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(CLONED) Port Botany tsunami - Evacuate before 1:30 pm Tue 24 Jan

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NSW State Emergency Service

Emergency Warning

Evacuate before 1:30 pm Tue 24 Jan

Emergency Warning

The NSW SES is directing people in the following area(s) to EVACUATE BEFORE 1:30 pm Tue 24 Jan due to a tsunami large enough to flood marine and low-lying coastal areas:

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Evacuation Information

You should evacuate to stay with family, friends, or alternate accommodation in areas unaffected by land inundation. If you are unable to find accommodation, Evacuation centres have been set up at:

  • Castle Hill RSL, 77 Castle Street, Castle Hill NSW

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises a

Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas will be impacted by major land inundation, and flooding, dangerous rips, waves, and strong ocean currents in the marine environment:

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If you remain in the area, you may become trapped without power, water, and other essential services and it may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you. Most buildings are not strong enough to stand up to the amount of water or debris caused by land inundation.

What you need to do:

  • Go immediately to high ground at least ten metres (10m) above sea level AND move one kilometre (1km) away from beaches, coastal rock platforms and water frontage of harbours, coastal streams, and lakes AND move a further ten kilometres (10kms) upstream from coastal estuaries and rivers.
  • If you are unable to reach high ground, take shelter in an upper storey of a sturdy brick or concrete building.
  • Take only essential items that you can carry including important papers, photographs and medical needs.
  • Gather your pet(s) for safe travel. [TEST UPDATE 21 JUN]
  • Walk to safety if possible to avoid traffic jams.
  • Obey all signs about road, beach and foreshore closures, and instructions from emergency services.
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  • If you have a Home or Business Emergency Plan, follow it.
  • Check to see if your neighbours are aware of this advice.

For more information:

For emergency help in floods, storms and tsunamis, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500. In life threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

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